Ryzen 9 9900X vs i7-10710U

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Aggregate performance score

Core i7-10710U
2019
6 cores / 12 threads, 15 Watt
6.01
Ryzen 9 9900X
2024
12 cores / 24 threads, 120 Watt
34.52
+474%

Ryzen 9 9900X outperforms Core i7-10710U by a whopping 474% based on our aggregate benchmark results.

Primary details

Comparing Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X processor market type (desktop or notebook), architecture, sales start time and price.

Place in the ranking1105109
Place by popularitynot in top-100not in top-100
Cost-effectiveness evaluationno data66.82
Market segmentLaptopDesktop processor
SeriesComet Lakeno data
Power efficiency22.7527.22
Architecture codenameComet Lake-U (2019−2020)Granite Ridge (2024)
Release date21 August 2019 (5 years ago)15 August 2024 (less than a year ago)
Launch price (MSRP)no data$499

Cost-effectiveness evaluation

Performance per price, higher is better.

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Detailed specifications

Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X basic parameters such as number of cores, number of threads, base frequency and turbo boost clock, lithography, cache size and multiplier lock state. These parameters indirectly say of CPU speed, though for more precise assessment you have to consider their test results.

Physical cores6 (Hexa-Core)12 (Dodeca-Core)
Threads1224
Base clock speed1.1 GHz4.4 GHz
Boost clock speed4.7 GHz5.6 GHz
Bus rate4 GT/sno data
L1 cache64K (per core)80 KB (per core)
L2 cache256K (per core)1 MB (per core)
L3 cache12 MB (shared)64 MB (shared)
Chip lithography14 nm4 nm
Die sizeno data2x 70.6 mm2
Maximum core temperature100 °C95 °C
Maximum case temperature (TCase)72 °Cno data
Number of transistorsno data16,630 million
64 bit support++
Windows 11 compatibility+no data
Unlocked multiplier-+

Compatibility

Information on Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X compatibility with other computer components: motherboard (look for socket type), power supply unit (look for power consumption) etc. Useful when planning a future computer configuration or upgrading an existing one. Note that power consumption of some processors can well exceed their nominal TDP, even without overclocking. Some can even double their declared thermals given that the motherboard allows to tune the CPU power parameters.

Number of CPUs in a configuration11
SocketFCBGA1528AM5
Power consumption (TDP)15 Watt120 Watt

Technologies and extensions

Technological solutions and additional instructions supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X. You'll probably need this information if you require some particular technology.

Instruction set extensionsIntel® SSE4.1, Intel® SSE4.2, Intel® AVX2SMT, AES, AVX, AVX2, AVX512, FMA3, MMX (+), SHA, SSE, SSE2, SSE3, SSSE3, SSE4.1, SSE4.2, SSE4A
AES-NI++
FMA+-
AVX++
Enhanced SpeedStep (EIST)+no data
Speed Shift+no data
My WiFi+no data
Turbo Boost Technology2.0no data
Hyper-Threading Technology+no data
Idle States+no data
Thermal Monitoring+-
Flex Memory Access+no data
Precision Boost 2no data+

Security technologies

Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X technologies aimed at improving security, for example, by protecting against hacks.

TXT+no data
EDB+no data
Secure Key+no data
MPX+-
Identity Protection+-
SGXYes with Intel® MEno data
OS Guard+no data

Virtualization technologies

Virtual machine speed-up technologies supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X are enumerated here.

AMD-V-+
VT-d+no data
VT-x+no data
EPT+no data

Memory specs

Types, maximum amount and channel quantity of RAM supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X. Depending on the motherboard, higher memory frequencies may be supported.

Supported memory typesDDR3, DDR4DDR5
Maximum memory size64 GBno data
Max memory channels2no data
Maximum memory bandwidth45.8 GB/sno data

Graphics specifications

General parameters of integrated GPUs, if any.

Integrated graphics card
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Intel UHD Graphics for 10th Gen Intel ProcessorsAMD Radeon Graphics
Max video memory32 GBno data
Quick Sync Video+-
Clear Video+no data
Clear Video HD+no data
Graphics max frequency1.15 GHzno data
Execution Units24no data

Graphics interfaces

Available interfaces and connections of Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs.

Number of displays supported3no data
eDP+no data
DisplayPort+-
HDMI+-
DVI+no data

Graphics image quality

Maximum display resolutions supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, including resolutions over different interfaces.

4K resolution support+no data
Max resolution over HDMI 1.44096 x 2304@24Hzno data
Max resolution over eDP4096 x 2304@60Hzno data
Max resolution over DisplayPort4096 x 2304@60Hzno data

Graphics API support

APIs supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X integrated GPUs, sometimes API versions are included.

DirectX12no data
OpenGL4.5no data

Peripherals

Specifications and connection of peripherals supported by Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X.

PCIe version3.05.0
PCI Express lanes1624

Synthetic benchmark performance

Various benchmark results of the processors in comparison. Overall score is measured in points in 0-100 range, higher is better.


Combined synthetic benchmark score

This is our combined benchmark performance rating. We are regularly improving our combining algorithms, but if you find some perceived inconsistencies, feel free to speak up in comments section, we usually fix problems quickly.

i7-10710U 6.01
Ryzen 9 9900X 34.52
+474%

Passmark

Passmark CPU Mark is a widespread benchmark, consisting of 8 different types of workload, including integer and floating point math, extended instructions, compression, encryption and physics calculation. There is also one separate single-threaded scenario measuring single-core performance.

i7-10710U 9552
Ryzen 9 9900X 54839
+474%

Geekbench 5.5 Multi-Core

i7-10710U 5207
Ryzen 9 9900X 21384
+311%

Blender(-)

i7-10710U 618
+537%
Ryzen 9 9900X 97

Geekbench 5.5 Single-Core

i7-10710U 1227
Ryzen 9 9900X 2544
+107%

7-Zip Single

i7-10710U 4642
Ryzen 9 9900X 8020
+72.8%

7-Zip

i7-10710U 24493
Ryzen 9 9900X 122724
+401%

WebXPRT 3

i7-10710U 219
Ryzen 9 9900X 398
+81.7%

Gaming performance

Pros & cons summary


Performance score 6.01 34.52
Integrated graphics card 5.58 1.98
Recency 21 August 2019 15 August 2024
Physical cores 6 12
Threads 12 24
Chip lithography 14 nm 4 nm
Power consumption (TDP) 15 Watt 120 Watt

i7-10710U has 181.8% faster integrated GPU, and 700% lower power consumption.

Ryzen 9 9900X, on the other hand, has a 474.4% higher aggregate performance score, an age advantage of 4 years, 100% more physical cores and 100% more threads, and a 250% more advanced lithography process.

The Ryzen 9 9900X is our recommended choice as it beats the Core i7-10710U in performance tests.

Be aware that Core i7-10710U is a notebook processor while Ryzen 9 9900X is a desktop one.


Should you still have questions on choice between Core i7-10710U and Ryzen 9 9900X, ask them in Comments section, and we shall answer.

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